This recipe was conceived by a common conundrum - how do I use up the ingredients left in my fridge at the end of the week and make them into a delicious meal...? ... I enjoyed the resulting stir fry so much that 1) it has become a weekly meal staple and 2) I am … Continue reading Ginger and Chili Prawn Stir Fry with Egg Fried Rice
Hellooo may I introduce you to creamy pasta perfection? I try to maintain diversity in my recipes: partly so that at any one time there will be something to please everyone at the top of my archives but also because I love trying out new techniques, ingredients and cuisines. I am aware, however, that I … Continue reading Lemon and Mascarpone Penne with Basil Chicken and Asparagus
Risotto is one of those dishes that just always hits the spot... I have strayed slightly away from the traditional risotto recipe today by substituting rice (usually the key ingredient) with pasta. The result was delicious. Orzo is basically a rice shaped pasta so the texture of this is very similar to the standard risotto … Continue reading Orzo, Salmon and Rocket Risotto topped with a Poached Egg
Today I am bringing you all a little comfort food to help ease the January blues. Comfort food = macaroni and cheese, I mean what else...? I feel that mac and cheese is like the childhood best friend of food. You probably discovered it when you were six, turned to it after your first break … Continue reading Four Cheese and Sage Mac n’ Cheese with Crispy Bacon
Helloooo, lets talk about ragu! Specifically this delicious herb, tomato and red wine beef ragu. A good ragu is one of those wonderful dishes that are both hearty and refined as well as being relatively simple to prepare. It is the perfect main for a dinner party as you can make it a couple of … Continue reading Beef Ragu with Herb Bread Crumbs and Pappardelle
Hello, hello, hello! Happy (belated) Christmas and congratulations on surviving this magical, exhausting, joyous and maddening holiday! I hope that you all had a wonderful day. I am aware that the thought of any more cooking after catering for every member of your extended family may seem a little daunting... You may still be experiencing … Continue reading Turkey Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup)
Hello, how are you doing? Just a quick post from me today to share my recipe for this super duper speedy and delicious stir fry. Stir fry has become a staple part of our diets due to how quick and easy it is to make. However a majority of people just grab pre made sauces … Continue reading 15 Minute Lime and Sesame Seed Chicken Stir Fry
Hello, Happy Sunday. Let's talk about risotto.... Any dish that requires you to simply chop and then stir the listed ingredients is an essential element to anyone's culinary roster. Arguably the best chop and stir dish is the risotto. Originating in Italy as a way to cook rice using broth (giving it a beautiful flavour … Continue reading Ham Hock, Pea and Marscarpone Risotto with Basil Pesto
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